Finding the Third Proportional to 69,424 and 154,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,424 and 154,976 is: 345,954.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,424 : 154,976 = 154,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,424/154,976 = 154,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,424x = 154,976 × 154,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,424x = 24,017,560,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,017,560,576/69,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,954.72
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